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abuse of distressa wrongful using of an animal or chattel distrained, by the distrainerRate it:

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si je n'm'abuseVariante de si je ne m’abuse.Rate it:

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si je ne m'abuseSi je ne fais pas d’erreur.Rate it:

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cry me a riverAn admonishment, reminder, chiding, demand or ejaculation addressed to an individual whom evinces sadness. seemingly suffers disappointment, disillusionment, distress, and renders a general resentment toward the people in this world with a constant flow of tears.Rate it:

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kick aroundTo abuse or mistreat; to bully.Rate it:

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monkey on one's backA state of persistent distress or worry or the cause of such a state.Rate it:

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turn to stoneTo become completely still, not moving. The phrase "turn to stone" typically means to become motionless, rigid, or unresponsive. It can also refer to becoming emotionally numb or unfeeling. The phrase has its origins in Greek mythology, where the Gorgon Medusa was said to have the power to turn anyone who looked at her into stone. In this context, "turning to stone" meant to become petrified, frozen, and unable to move. In a more metaphorical sense, "turning to stone" can refer to becoming emotionally or mentally rigid, closed off, or unresponsive. For example, a person might be said to have "turned to stone" if they have experienced trauma or emotional distress that has left them numb or unfeeling. The phrase can also be used to describe a situation where a person or group of people becomes unresponsive or unwilling to change their views or actions. For example, a team that is stuck in their ways and resistant to change might be said to have "turned to stone" in terms of their ability to adapt and evolve. Overall, the phrase "turn to stone" implies a sense of rigidity, immobility, and unresponsiveness. It can refer to becoming physically or emotionally petrified, and it can also describe a situation where a person or group is unwilling or unable to change or adapt.Rate it:

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deer in the headlightsA mental state of high arousal caused by anxiety fear, panic, surpriseand/or confusion, or substance abuse. The behavioral signs are like a deer subjected to a car's headlights, such as widely opened eyes and a lack of motor reactions.Rate it:

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take it like a manTo respond to pain, hardship, adversity, or emotional distress in a collected, aggressive, and typical or stereotypical masculine manner, especially without question, crying, complaining, or becoming emotionalRate it:

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fucknoseA term of abuse.Rate it:

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aunt fuckerMotherfucker (generic term of abuse).Rate it:

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bon berger tond mais n'écorche pasWe may use but not abuse our subordinates.Rate it:

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canary fitA highly emotional state of distress, anger, etc.Rate it:

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clean and soberIn recovery from alcohol and substance abuse.Rate it:

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CQDSOS, general distress callRate it:

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cut updistress greatlyRate it:

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do drugsTo abuse an illegal drug or drugs, especially as a result of chemical addiction.Rate it:

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false alarmA thing or occurrence which initially causes fear, distress, etc. but which is subsequently recognized as being no cause for concern.Rate it:

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fix someone's wagonTo punish someone; to cause injury, distress, or inconvenience for someone.Rate it:

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give someone griefTo hassle, abuse.Rate it:

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granny-bashingassault or abuse of elderly persons.Rate it:

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il se tenait à quatre pour ne pas lui dire des injuresIt was as much as he could do not to abuse him.Rate it:

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ils tiraient la langue(lit.) They put their tongues out; (fig.) They showed signs of distress.Rate it:

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keep one's headTo remain calm, reasonable, level-headed, especially in a situation likely to cause distress.Rate it:

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laissez-lui prendre un pied, il en prendra quatrese dit en parlant de quelqu’un qui est entreprenant et qui abuse de l’indulgence, de la facilité qu’on a pour lui.Rate it:

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live on the edgeTo be caught in an economic or societal situation which one did not choose, which threatens one's well-being or life, and which causes distress.Rate it:

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maledictis aliquem onerare, lacerareto heap abuse on some one.Rate it:

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miner's canaryAny thing, especially an organism, whose demise or distress provides an early warning of danger.Rate it:

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miners' canaryAny thing, especially an organism, whose demise or distress provides an early warning of danger.Rate it:

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pitch intoTo attack; to assault; to abuse.Rate it:

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shake upTo upset or distress.Rate it:

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shoulder to cry onSomeone offering emotional support to another in distress.Rate it:

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si jeune ma buseSi je ne m’abuse.Rate it:

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sibling fuckerMotherfucker (generic term of abuse).Rate it:

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six jeunes m'abusentSi je ne m’abuse.Rate it:

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smoke signalA type of flare or combustion device sometimes used as a distress signal.Rate it:

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take one's lumpsTo receive physical abuse and to survive.Rate it:

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the natives are restlessA group of agitated people—such as a set of residents, customers, or citizens—is expressing annoyance, distress, or other discomposure.Rate it:

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torque offTo annoy, distress, or anger.Rate it:

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Turn the Other CheekTo allow someone to hurt you or do something bad to you without defending yourself; almost ignoring an abuseRate it:

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twist in the windTo be unassisted and without comfort in a situation likely to result in distress or failure.Rate it:

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twist the knifeTo deliberately do or say something to worsen a difficult situation or increase a person's distress, irritation, or anger.Rate it:

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walk the floorTo pace back and forth restlessly, because of worry, excitement, distress, etc.Rate it:

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